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Extended Game Week - UConn vs. Holy Cross (8/31 @7:30p SNY) + Post Game

Holy Cross Release: Crusaders To Open Season On Thursday At UConn

>>On the offensive side of the ball, Holy Cross returns 16 of the 22 players off last year’s final two-deep chart. They will look to build on what they did a year ago, averaging 356.0 yards of total offense, 23.5 points and 19.2 first downs per game. Fifth-year senior quarterback Peter Pujals returns to lead the Crusaders after missing the majority of the 2016 season due to injury. A first team All-Patriot League selection in 2015, Pujals has hit on 833 of 1,366 passes for 8,919 yards and 67 touchdowns during his collegiate career, while rushing 429 times for 1,605 yards and 16 scores. The offense also brings back fifth-year senior offensive lineman James Murray, who was named second team All-Patriot League in 2016.<<

>>On the defensive side of the ball, the Crusaders have six starters back on a unit with the potential to develop into one of the top defenses in the conference. Holy Cross gave up 414.6 yards and 32.3 points per game in 2016, and will look to improve upon those numbers this fall. Senior linebacker Nick McBeath will lead the way after being named first team All-Patriot League in 2016. McBeath led the Patriot League with 106 tackles last season, to go along with eight tackles for loss, a sack, a forced fumble and a pass breakup.<<
 
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huskymedic said:
He's actually not that bad as game analyst - his talk radio noise/schtick was too much.
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For the many recent years Boneyarders have moaned about Gresh calling games I thought to myself the same, that he's not that bad. Then the CRA and B12 expansion hysteria blew up last summer and we got to see just how little he knows about the world off the field. Fair or not, he lost me during that process. Anyways, it seems its a real short list to get a color guys to do these types of games....as in there is Gresh or Gresh...or Gresh.
 
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Excited for Taylor Rooks to be patrolling the sidelines...
 


>>UConn Athletics announced Monday that the Funky Dawgz Brass Band will perform on stage at Fan Fest prior to the UConn Football season opener on Thursday August 31, which kicks off at 7:30 p.m.

The New Orleans-style Funky Dawgz Brass Band is made up of UConn alums who say they are on a mission to “rejuvenate music.” Emerging from Connecticut, these young men have engulfed the spirit and traditions of New Orleans as well as earned the respect from local musicians who grew up and reside in the city. It is impossible not to enjoy yourself during a show as they play a contagious upbeat mix of traditional New Orleans R&B, original music, hip hop, funk, and today’s top hits with a brass twist.

The free performance will take place at Fan Fest, which has a new location this season - just outside of Pratt & Whitney Stadium between Gates C & D (opposite the press tower). Fan Fest kicks off with the football team’s arrival at Husky Walk at approximately 5:00 p.m. in the same location. Fans are encouraged to line up and greet the players and coaching staff as they make their way into the stadium. The Funky Dawgz will take the stage following Husky Walk. Click here to see a stadium map with the new location. Also at Fan Fest, the UConn Men’s Hockey team will be signing autographs from 6:00 – 6:45 p.m. Other family-friendly activities include an obstacle course, inflatables, giveaways and more!<<
 
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huskymedic said:


>>UConn Athletics announced Monday that the Funky Dawgz Brass Band will perform on stage at Fan Fest prior to the UConn Football season opener on Thursday August 31, which kicks off at 7:30 p.m.

The New Orleans-style Funky Dawgz Brass Band is made up of UConn alums who say they are on a mission to “rejuvenate music.” Emerging from Connecticut, these young men have engulfed the spirit and traditions of New Orleans as well as earned the respect from local musicians who grew up and reside in the city. It is impossible not to enjoy yourself during a show as they play a contagious upbeat mix of traditional New Orleans R&B, original music, hip hop, funk, and today’s top hits with a brass twist.

The free performance will take place at Fan Fest, which has a new location this season - just outside of Pratt & Whitney Stadium between Gates C & D (opposite the press tower). Fan Fest kicks off with the football team’s arrival at Husky Walk at approximately 5:00 p.m. in the same location. Fans are encouraged to line up and greet the players and coaching staff as they make their way into the stadium. The Funky Dawgz will take the stage following Husky Walk. Click here to see a stadium map with the new location. Also at Fan Fest, the UConn Men’s Hockey team will be signing autographs from 6:00 – 6:45 p.m. Other family-friendly activities include an obstacle course, inflatables, giveaways and more!<<
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@mikedog10
 
CTMike said:
Was hoping for an #uptick but I think fans are in a "show me" place right now after years of putridity.
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I think we'll see a pretty big bump for USF if we take care of business Thursday. For better or worse, we know how fickle the casual fan base is, but they'll show for team showing some promise against a ranked opponent. Could see 35k assuming USF is still Top 25.
 
I like where we catch USF on the schedule. I don't think they'll be thrilled bouncing back up here and with a new QB we could be tough to gameplan. Don't know if we can get the pieces in sync by then but it's a home game and maybe the D can disrupt. Our d-line will be a significant upgrade from what they've faced. So many questionmarks to try to evaluate this week.
 
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CTMike said:
Was hoping for an #uptick but I think fans are in a "show me" place right now after years of putridity.
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I think someone mentioned this earlier but holding at 16k after an embarrassing season is a win. I think if Diaco stayed it would have fallen dramatically and that is the major reason he's no longer here
 
Just read this at collegefootballnews.com

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Connecticut will look back to old form right away. The running game will get physical early on, while the defense will get the job done against a Holy Cross attack that’ll have a hard time keeping the chains moving.

Final Score: Connecticut 44, Holy Cross 10"

I love everything about that except calling us Connecticut. U-C-O-N-N!
 
Gavin Keefe‏ @GavinKeefe 4m 4 minutes ago
Just got off a conference call with UConn football coach Randy Edsall. Tommy Myers, Junior Joseph, Jason Thompson game are capts for opener

Jim Fuller‏ @NHRJimFuller 2m 2 minutes ago
#UConn will add 4 walk-ons from today's tryouts & Randy Edsall hopeful that receiver Kyle Buss will be eligible to play in '17

Neill Ostrout‏ @NeillOstrout
Edsall said the team will add 4 walk-ons from tryouts today. 9 tried out

Jim Fuller‏ @NHRJimFuller 5m 5 minutes ago
Randy Edsall confirmed that LB Eli Thomas is enrolled in classes but is not expected to play this year for #UConn

Gavin Keefe‏ @GavinKeefe 4m 4 minutes ago
Edsall still hasn't chosen a starting punter. Will be game time decision.

Gavin Keefe‏ @GavinKeefe 2m 2 minutes ago
Edsall gives out scout team players of the week honors. First winners: Aaron Garland on defense and Kyle Buss on special teams and offense

Gavin Keefe‏ @GavinKeefe 43s 44 seconds ago
Buss, a wide receiver, is a transfer from Robert Morris. Edsall is exploring possible avenues that will allow Buss to become eligible
 
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Bummed out...first opener I will miss at the Rent aince it opened. I am humbled though by what's going on down here in Houston where I have been with NY-TF1 since yesterday after we arrived following a straight through drive from NYC. Hoping to watch some highlights of the game when I can. It's really bad down here and is going to get worse as there is no let up in rain forecast till at least Friday.
 
FDNY99 said:
Bummed out...first opener I will miss at the Rent aince it opened. I am humbled though by what's going on down here in Houston where I have been with NY-TF1 since yesterday after we arrived following a straight through drive from NYC. Hoping to watch some highlights of the game when I can. It's really bad down here and is going to get worse as there is no let up in rain forecast till at least Friday.
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Uh, I'd say this is the best excuse anyone has ever had to not be in their seats at kickoff.

We done @FDNY99, stay safe
 
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